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Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v10n21)

Round the Ripple by Bill Malcolm

posted: Oct. 25, 2013

There's a lot of news in the Ripple:

Crime on the Monon: Teens attack jogger, IMPD offers safety tips

On October 7, 2013, police arrested a 14-year-old juvenile and an 18-year-old after the two robbed a woman on the Monon Trail in the 3500 block of the Trail at 7:30 p.m. The jogger told police that two men came up to her. One pointed a silver gun to her face and said get on the ground. He then demanded her cell phone. The man took the phone and also her can of mace. A police officer spotted them near 30th Street and Guilford Avenue and arrested them. (Source: WISH TV and the Indianapolis Star). IMPD has the following suggestions to stay safe on the Monon Trail:

• Be aware of your surroundings at all times. If something doesn't seem right, it probably isn't.

• Use the buddy system.

• Do not use the trail after dark alone. Don't make yourself an easy target.

• Leave valuables at home. If you must bring them with you, lock them in the trunk of your car.

• If you are wearing headphone, only use one of the ear buds.

• Have a cell phone with you in case you need to call for help.

• Make sure someone knows where you will be in case of an emergency.

• Don't fight with attackers.

New BR Hotel coming soon

Frustrated by the lack of hotels and motels in the area? The nearest ones are downtown (7 miles) or Keystone at the Crossing (7 miles) or Carmel. Relief is on the way. Debbie Hasbrook will open the Hotel Broad Ripple next spring. [B&Bs and Hostel also in area - see directory p. 18]

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Located on Westfield Boulevard right on the Monon Trail (just south of CrossFit Broad Ripple and Howald Heating & Air Conditioning), the new hotel will have rooms starting at $150 per night. The nine room hotel will also feature a lounge/bar which will be open to the public. Guests will be just steps from the Village's restaurants and shops.

Holliday Park Fall Festival October 27

There is a lot going on over at Holliday Park. The Park has its Fall Festival on October 27, 2013, from 1pm to 5 pm which includes entertainment and lots of fun activities. These include a reptile program, a live animal program, the Rusty Musket Band, marshmallows around the campfire, a scavenger hunt, fall crafts and snacks.

Also, congratulations to Adam Barnes, the new chief of the park.

Art Center Pop Up Classes: A Glass Pumpkin

Don't miss glass pumpkin (a pop up class ) to be held October 27, 2013, and again on November 2, 2013, and November 10, 2013, from 1pm to 3pm (and a fee of $40). Pop Up classes are new two hour classes offered by the Indianapolis Art Center.

Meet up with Representative Christina Hale

On November 8, 2013, a district meet up with Representative Christina Hale, 4-6pm , Nora Public Library, 8625 Guilford Avenue

Enjoy the fall colors and late fall wildflowers

It's that time of year when the leaves on trees turn colors. Also, we still have some fall wildflowers including white aster. Thanks to Norma Wallman, author of the new book, Wildflowers of Holliday Park, for the photo. You can find her new book, Wildflowers of Holliday Park, at the Holliday Park Nature Center at 6363 Spring Mill Road, at Kids Ink Bookstore at 56th St. and Illinois, at Wild Birds Unlimited at 4040 E. 82nd St., and at the Basile Shop at the Indiana History Center at 450 W. Ohio St.

image courtesy of Norma Wallman

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50 years since Kennedy assassination spurs new book from Indy author

In The Kennedy Myth, a new book by local author Jim Wolfe, he tells the Kennedy story from his presidential campaign through his assassination and analyzes it in terms of archaic, historic, and modern types of religion With the fiftieth anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy fast approaching, people are likely to get back in touch with their experience of having and losing Kennedy. Details at http://bookstore.authorhouse.com/AdvancedSearch/Default.aspx?SearchTerm=Kennedy+Myth

Are you un-insured? If yes, go to www.healthcare.gov today so that you will have insurance by January 1. You will need to estimate your 2014 income (to see what level of subsidy or tax credit you are eligible for). There are no questions about your health status or prior health issues (unlike the current system). (Attention readers: if you know of any doctors or hospital groups participating in exchange plans, please email me for a follow-up article).

Take the train to Chicago

Thanks to Governor Pence and INDOT for agreeing to continue the Amtrak Hoosier State train service to Chicago (which could have ended service on October 16, 2013). You can take the train to Union Station in Chicago and back for around $48. Leave at 6 a.m. and return Chicago at 5:45 p.m. local time. Now that the state and local communities are funding part of the cost, Amtrak has agreed to work on better service (like later departure times in the morning). Details at Hoosiers for Passenger Rail on Facebook. Book your trip at www.amtrak.com. (Yes I was involved in the campaign.)

More Ripplings

October 25, 2013-Spooky Carnival at Broad Ripple Park from 7 to 8:45 p.m. for ages 4-10. $10 fee.

Bill Malcolm also writes a travel column in The Midwest Eagle and is a reporter for All Aboard Indiana (as a volunteer for both). He advocates for fair and affordable utility rates for a national association based in Washington, D.C. He welcomes reader feedback and story ideas. Send to Bill@BroadRippleGazette.com

bill@broadripplegazette.com

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